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Here are pics of the new rig. I thought it would be an OEM Ford unit but they gave me this Cort instead. Dealer said max tow capacity for the Sport is 3500 lbs but they didn't recommend going higher then 3100 lbs.

I had the exact same problem with my 2014 Escape 2.0 Eco boost. I even took video of the warning lights on the dash that came on when it happened. It happened twice and I took it to 2 different dealers but they told me that because the ECU didn't store any error codes for the problem there was nothing they could do. I complained and and complained and finally the dealer agreed to get me out of my lease and into a 2015 Edge Sport, but now I read the same problem is occurring in some Edges. Oh great! The problem seems to be a sensor somewhere is sending a false signal to the ECU that there is a problem and it places the car into a LIMP mode to protect the engine. But since no code is stored that can't fix it. I found info on the internet where other Escape owners are having the same problem but nothing is being done. I saw there were similar complaints with the older Escapes and a factory fix did come out for them. I filed a complaint with NHTSA and I saw there were others there also. Good luck - it really does create a dangerous situation and for sure someone is going to get hurt one day.

Dealer is installing tow package on my 2015 Sport next week. He is including a 7 pin connector and transmission oil cooler but said I didn't need a larger capacity radiator as tow limit is only 3500 lbs. Does this sound right or do I need the larger radiator? Thanks